The Phillies organization has plans in place to celebrate the life and career of legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas, who died Monday of heart disease.
On Friday, Kalas’ three sons will throw out the first pitch. Everyone in attendance will receive an 8×10 photograph of Kalas, and the broadcast booth will be renamed in honor of him. The first inning of the game, which will air on Comcast Network Philadelphia, will have no announcer commentary.
Saturday, fans are invited between 8 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to the Bank for a special ceremony at 1 p.m. Seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are also a few season-long additions to Phillies’ games. The players and coaches will wear the HK patch, pictured above, on their uniforms. A billboard commemorating Kalas will be in the outfield for the remainder of the season. And, after each Phillies home run, Kalas’ signature “Outta here” call will be played over the public address system.
Photo courtesy Todd Zolecki.
The Phillies have “lost their voice.” That was all the David Montgomery could tell Inquirer staff writers today as the Phillies prepare to take on the Washington Nationals. Mr. Kalas collapsed this afternoon in the press box of Nationals Stadium. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
